The investigation is mandatory under Florida law when a law enforcement official's employing agency has reason to believe that the officer did not maintain the minimum standards of professionalism.

McNeil resigned last month amid an internal investigation into accusations of misconduct.

The Burruezo & Burruezo law firm claims it is representing several female employees at the Casselberry Police Department. The clients allege they were subjected to gender discrimination, sexual harassment and a hostile work environment at the hands of McNeil.

The attorney for three former subordinates accusing McNeil of lewd behavior and verbal abuse said they have evidence to back it up. McNeil resigned when the allegations came to light earlier this week.

"We have a dozen or so photographs and a videotape," said Carlos Burruezo, the claimants' attorney. "They're traumatized. This has been going on for years. It's not a one or two-week thing or a six-week thing. This has been open, and notorious and known for some time."